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EJ06 DHY

2006 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

274,220 mi
Last recorded274,220 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 DHY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 274,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 252,651 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 252,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 230,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 205,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 181,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,709 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 157,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 148,277 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 142,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 142,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 132,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 66,734 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

rear no plate starting to peel

Fail 14 May 2011 66,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

rear no plate starting to peel

Pass 18 May 2010 54,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,810 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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EJ06 DHY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ06 DHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ06 DHY registered?

EJ06 DHY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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